| Kanzan was not particular about formalities, the maintenance or the management of Myoshin-ji Temple but taught his students strictly; Juo Sohitsu was the only hoshi (successor who is in charge of handing the sect's lore). |
形式に拘らず厳しく弟子を指導し、法嗣は授翁宗弼（じゅおう そうひつ）ただ一人であり、また妙心寺の伽藍整備や経営に拘泥することはなかった。 |